Old quilt crafts

I do not come from a line of quilters. There was one quilt in my family before I took up the hobby and I am so happy that quilt made its way to my home! The quilt was made by my great-great grandmother and was never finished. Over the years, a sheet was sewn to the edges of the quilt top to create a backing. It hung in my aunt's house for years and she eventually gifted it to me a few years ago -- such a meaningful gift!Here's the quilt top -- it features hand-appliqued basket blocks on a…

I'm sharing two of my favorite crafts using vintage quilt pieces. Old quilts add charm to craft projects and give the quilts new life.

Upcycle old, worn quilts into works of art and unique home decor. Make jewelry, pot holders, seasonal home decor, and more.

We're always looking for fun ways to utilize fabric scraps. These vintage quilt valentines are super easy to make using remnants that are too small for larger projects and if you don't have access to cutter quilts any scrap fabric will work. These valentines are a great sustainable alternative to commercial valentines which often create

I took a piece from an antique cutter quilt and framed it in a distressed white frame. There is no glass, that would add reflection I didnt want. The colors in this are soft and sweet. I also sewed on a bit of vintage rick rack and one vintage button. The frame size is 9½ wide by 11½ high. There is

Wondering how to repurpose that tattered old quilt you inherited? Learn how to make a darling bunting in this cutter quilt project article.

A Window Display Jaime Costiglio at That’s My Letter has created a wonderful display by framing a quilt inside a window frame. If you want to introduce a punch of color to your home, then this idea is worth giving a try to. Cute Quilt Hearts Image via: Hens Teeth Pom Pom Trim Placemats Renee of Sewn with Grace cut circles out of old quilts and then she sewed a pom pom trim along the edges and these lovely placemats came into existence. A Bunting Banner Etsy Shop Sugar And Spice has created a…

Ideas, projects and tips for how to reuse and repurpose as a quilter including fabric, notions, heirloom items, making t-shirt quilts, etc

Don't be wasteful, reuse those sweaters when you purge and add some unique quilt to your sofa, easy and versatile. No special sewing skills needed